Chapter 96: The Problem of the Orphanage
When Yun Zijin saw the caller ID, her expression changed instantly. Noticing this, Wang Minli's heart tightened.
"Hello…"
"Zijin, where are you now?"
On the other end of the line was Liao Zhuxiu, the orphanage's new director.
"Aunt Liao, I'm in the Imperial Capital. Is something wrong? Just tell me, and if I can help, I will."
Neither the late director nor the current one would ever call to trouble their children who were working hard away from home. Usually, they waited for the children to call back. Since Aunt Liao took the initiative to call, something serious must have happened.
"Actually… never mind. What's the point of telling you? You're still just an intern who hasn't graduated yet…"
Aunt Liao hesitated, not wanting to burden her.
"Aunt Liao, I've recently made some money. If it's a financial issue, just say so. Maybe I can help."
To Yun Zijin, if money could solve a problem, it wasn't truly a problem.
"Well, it's a new child we admitted. I took him to the hospital for a check-up… and it turned out he has leukemia…"
Hearing "leukemia," Zijin immediately understood. This illness would mean huge expenses for the orphanage.
"Aunt Liao, don't worry about the money. Have the hospital propose the best treatment plan. No matter how much it costs, we must treat this child."
For ordinary families, leukemia could bankrupt them. But for Zijin, a million or two in medical bills was nothing.
"Zijin, I asked the doctor. This disease is too expensive, and our orphanage's funds are limited. Even if everyone pitches in, it's a drop in the bucket…"
Aunt Liao misunderstood Zijin's offer, thinking she'd have to rely on the orphanage's funds plus small donations from former children.
"Aunt Liao, I don't mean collecting money from others. I'll cover the cost. Recently, I invested with some seniors and made a profit. I've already bought a house in the Imperial Capital, and I still have spare money for the child's treatment. Don't worry."
"Really? You bought a house in the Imperial Capital? Houses there are not cheap…"
The capital's housing market is notoriously expensive. Many can't afford even a small unit there.
"Of course. So don't worry about the medical expenses. Let the hospital treat the child. I'll transfer the money directly to the hospital's account. I'll also come back to visit you and the children soon."
Since things had reached this point, Zijin decided not to maintain her distance anymore. Even though the old director had passed away, she still cared deeply about the orphanage family.
"Alright, alright! Come back anytime; we always welcome you. But you don't have to cover all the expenses alone. The orphanage still has some savings, and the other grown-up children have donated. Kind-hearted people will donate too. It will add up."
Aunt Liao was surprised and delighted but felt guilty letting Zijin shoulder millions in medical bills alone. She didn't know if Zijin's investment story was true. What if the child sold her house to raise funds?
How could that be allowed?
If Zijin knew Aunt Liao's concerns, she would have reassured her: You're overthinking. Even if her savings weren't huge, she wouldn't be foolish enough to sell her house for someone else's treatment. She wouldn't give away all her property either. One must keep a fallback.
However, with Zijin's current wealth, covering the leukemia treatment wasn't hard at all.
"Aunt Liao, I truly have enough money. Don't worry, I'm not being reckless. I won't sell my house or put myself in financial trouble just for this," Zijin said, trying to put Aunt Liao's mind at ease.
"Really?"
Aunt Liao still sounded uncertain. She had watched Zijin grow up. How could she not know her temperament? She feared Zijin would sacrifice too much without saying anything.
"Really! I made a lot of money following some seniors in business. Not only did I buy a house, but I also purchased a few shops to collect rent from. I even withdrew from further investments because it's risky, and I don't want to lose what I gained," Zijin explained, crafting a reasonable backstory.
This excuse sounded plausible. Claiming lottery winnings would attract unwanted attention, but profits from investments were easy to explain.
As for the orphanage, Zijin thought about its future. She wondered if nearby land was for sale. She could expand and rebuild the old structure. A bigger, better orphanage would be perfect.
The more Zijin thought about it, the more enthusiastic she became. Why stop at one orphanage? If she invested in building several across the country, it would be beneficial for everyone.
Her eyes lit up with excitement at the idea. She had found a meaningful money-burning project!
Zijin turned to her seven bodyguards and asked, "Who among you has experience managing a charity foundation?"
It would be a waste not to let these capable people show their talents in different areas.
"Miss, do you want to set up a charity foundation?" Lingyi asked.
Zijin nodded. "Yes, I want to give back to society. The orphanage raised me, and now that I have money, I want to help more children."
"Let me handle it. Although I haven't managed a charity foundation, I've run a company and overseen its philanthropic wing," one of the bodyguards offered, stepping forward.
"Great! Prepare whatever you need. If you need my input, just ask."
Now that she had decided, Zijin wasn't going to half-heartedly manage this. But first, she needed to settle the immediate issue: transferring funds for the child's treatment.
Today's consumption task required spending two million yuan before midnight. Zijin promptly transferred two million to the orphanage's donation account, ensuring that the child's medical expenses would be fully covered.
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